Loving You
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4.4 • 7 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Not everyone in Sweetbriar Ridge is as sweet as the town name would suggest. But single mom Jade Mackenzie is up to the challenge of winning over the town if that's what it takes to make her new shop a success. After all, this is just the latest in a long string of battles she's had to face. Since she's given up on men—all of them except for her son—she can throw all her energy into the new business. Or so she thought until the most charming and too-good-looking-for-his-own-good man walked into her shop...and she literally falls into his arms. Levi Donovan knows how to charm his way through life; winning people over is just what he does. But no amount of charm can save him when he's at the center of a scandal that costs him his position at a prestigious ad agency. With no other choice, he's forced to return home to Sweetbriar Ridge, the small town he left behind the first chance he got. When he meets the owner of the new coffeehouse, he starts to think that small towns aren't so bad. And when he finds out Jade needs a little help promoting her new business, he makes it his mission to help her. No matter how hard she tries to resist, Jade can't help but be swept away by Levi's good looks and the sweet way he interacts with her son. But he isn't staying, and getting attached would be a mistake. Levi always swore he would never settle in Sweetbriar Ridge, but could loving Jade be reason enough to stay? Each book in the Donovans series can be treated as a standalone.
Customer Reviews
Narrator is amazing
* Small town romance
* Single mother
* Best friends brother
* Friends to lovers
Audio review - narrated by Carly Robbins
3.5 stars for story
5 stars for performance
This was a sweet contemporary romance that finds our MCs both in a bit of limbo. Levi has just lost his job and is back in Sweetbriar with his sisters while Jade is just opening up a coffee shop / bookstore. The story was a good one and I loved how understanding Levi is when it comes to Jade's son Silas. It's a nice romantic story and it's given a fun look at Levi's sister who I'm hoping we get to know a lot better in subsequent books in the series.
Carly Robbins was outstanding as a narrator. I do tend to steer clear of single narrators when listening to story in dual POV but she was amazing. There were times when I forgot I was listening to only one person and that due to the skill she showed in voicing multiple characters in such a talented way.
I can't wait to continue this series and hope to do so in audio since this one was so good.
Great start to the series
Loving You is the 1st book of The Donavans: Sweetbriar Ridge Series, and as always Samantha doesn’t disappoint. Of course, she brings back the Donavan in this series. The cousins are in full swing, and first up is Levi. This small town, friends to lovers, opposites attract, single mom packs a punch with the slightly angsty family drama. The banter, the sassiness, and chemistry is on point. Jade is hard working independent single mom who is running a bookstore/ coffee shop. Things unfortunately haven’t been going her way in her new business. Levi, gives us all the vibes. He’s sweet, handsome, and charismatic. But, he finds himself in the last place he wants to be in. His hometown after a major life change. Jade and Levi help each other in so many ways. We also see them struggle due to their past relationships, and life experiences. Hard realizations, for the both of them have them turning to each other. Of course, I loved getting the family banter, updates on the Donavan cousins from Laurel Bay. And, sweet little Silas was just the cutest little guy. Can’t wait for the rest of the books in the series. The book is 3 POV. Carly Robins was the narrator and did a good job in keeping me engaged with the story, but also with her change in characterizations.
Loving On This One!
𝚂𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚊 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎 is back with a brand new release (out today!) and I'm so glad I listened to it! I absolutely love a 𝚂𝙲 novel. She never fails to pull me in, hook-line-sinker, each and every time.
Levi & Jade both absolutely stole my heart with this book. The fact that Jade owns a book/coffee shop combo just hits me in the right places! That is one is my dreams and 𝚂𝙲 let me live it through Jade!
The sparks/chemistry that fly between Levi & Jade is off the charts! They are friends with benefits but that doesn't last long with a cinnamon roll hero like Levi when he realizes his feelings! I loved seeing their feelings blossom!
The drama, the chemistry, the banter, the characters. All of that & more, can be found in a beautiful written 𝚂𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚊 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎 novel, and she definitely didn't disappoint her fans wit this one!
And, let's not forget the narrator, 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑠. She is one of my favorite female narrators and she did a fantabulous job at bringing Levi, Jade, Silas and all the characters within the story to life. I definitely love her as the narrator!
If you love a masterfully written small town romance filled with drama, love and fun, don't miss out on this one! Grab it up today!
This is a review of the audiobook.